rouse

/ˈrau̇z/

Middle English, to shake the feathers

verb

  1. to arouse from or as if from sleep or repose : awaken

  2. to stir up : excite

  3. to cause to break from cover

was roused to fury

noun

  1. an act or instance of rousing; especially : an excited stir

noun

  1. carousal

  2. drink, toast